Obituary Listing

Oct 19, 2020

Ricardo Vargas , 51, a resident of Espanola, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his Grandparents, Servando Vargas and Maria Paulina Ramirez; Father: Manuel Vargas, and Brother: Jose Cruz Duran. Ricardo was a Master Carpenter, who was self-employed for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, going for fire wood, and...

Oct 17, 2020

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of our beloved Damian J. Valdez, 32, a resident of Alcalde, on Saturday, October 17, 2020. Damian was called by our Lord to be joined with him and his family. Damian was a kind soul that greeted everyone with a smile, a hug or a fist bump....

Oct 17, 2020

Apollonio Theodoro "Paul" Martinez, age 72 of Espanola, NM passed away suddenly on Saturday October 17, 2020. Paul was born in Embudo on February 19, 1948, but he mostly grew up in Vadito. He is preceded in death by his father, Noe Martinez, and his brother, Albert Martinez. He is survived by his mother Priscilla Martinez, brother Isaac Martinez (Josephine Martinez),...

Oct 17, 2020

DONNA LISA QUINTANA, 52, a resident of Velarde, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020, was born on June 28, 1968 in Espanola to David Quintana and Savina Salazar along with her twin sister Diana Quintana (Dominguez).  Donna was preceded in death by her father, David Quintana, sister, Isabella Jacquez, brother, Johnny Quintana; daughter, Maria Martinez; grandmother, Juanita Espinoza-Garcia; brother-in-law,...

Oct 15, 2020

Jeremy J. Martinez “Bimb'' 36, a resident of Española was born March 1, 1984, in

Española, NM. He passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020. He was preceded in

death by his father Nelson “Tinko'' Martinez Jr., grandmothers Mercy Martinez, Frances Aranda, and  grandfather Nelson Martinez Sr. Bimb was a free spirit who enjoyed joking...

Oct 14, 2020

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of, JACOBO MICHAEL MAESTAS , 62, a resident of Hernandez. Michael was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. He enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren. Michael was an avid Broncos fan. He had a passion for hunting, fishing, and visiting...

Oct 13, 2020

JOSE ISIDORO VALDEZ , 87, a resident of Nambe, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. He was preceded in death by his son, Carlos Valdez. Jose retired for Los Alamos National Labs. He is survived by his wife, Eliaza Valdez of Nambe, son, Seferino Valdez of Pojoaque; daughter-in-law, Ruby Ann Valdez of Pojoaque; son, Jacob Valdez of...

Oct 13, 2020

BERTHA MARQUEZ, 72, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo was called home with her Lord on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Marquez Sr.; her son, Robert Marquez Jr.; mother, Catherine Aguilar, and her brother, David Aguilar. She is survived by her brother, Greg Phillip Aguilar and wife Norma; niece, Kateri Aguilar, nephew,...

Oct 13, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful, Molly Doreen Trujillo.

Molly was born to Agapito and Ruby Trujillo on June 1, 1964 and passed on from this world on October 13, 2020.

Molly was preceded in death by Jose Agapito Trujillo, her beloved Dad; Paternal Grandparents, Lucas and Adela Trujillo; Augustina Martinez, her Maternal Grandmother; Edith Salazar, her Aunt and Godmother and Robert “Tito” Romero, her partner....

Oct 13, 2020

ROGER F. RODRIGUEZ , 65,  a resident of Truchas, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Roger loved family first and foremost and anything that involved family.  Barbequing and going to the mountains. He loved music and art. He was an amazing musician and artist. He was the person that was the life of the party. Always...

Oct 13, 2020

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, BERNARDITA (BERNIE) CORDOVA , 89, a lifelong resident of El Guache who went to be with our Lord on October 13, 2020.  She joins her parents Guzman and Tonita (Montoya) Vigil who long preceded...

Oct 11, 2020

Our dear beloved Fermin “Grandpa Muscles” Chavez , went to be with our Lord on Sunday, October 11, 2020. Fermin was preceded in death by parents, Jose Ramon and Miquileta Chavez; children, Linda and Daniel Manzanares, Karen Chavez and Tommy Maestas; grandchildren, Alejandro, Manuel, Joshua, Nicholas, and Angela. Fermin was born on February 27, 1937 to Jose...

Oct 10, 2020

FRUTOZA LOPEZ , age 93, died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, October 10, 2020 in Espanola. Frutoza, known to many as Grandma Frutie, was born in Truchas, New Mexico to the late Primitivo and Rebecca Archuleta on June 9,1927.

Frutoza graduated from Menual High School then attended Highlands University. Her first job was teaching...

Oct 7, 2020

Jose Francisco (Frank) Manuel Esquibel, 93, a lifelong resident of Tierra Amarilla, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2020. Frank was born on July 31, 1927 to Adolfo Esquibel and Sophia Rascon.  He was a WW II Veteran of the United States Navy between 1944 – 1946.  He retired from the Chama Valley Independent School.  Frank was the local Barber...

Oct 7, 2020

It is with tremendous sorrow and shattered hearts that we announce the passing of Bernadette Cordova- Gonzales of Gallina, New Mexico due to complications of a brief illness. She is preceded in death by her parents Samuel and Manuelita Cordova, brothers; Mardoqueo, Gilbert, Herman, and Samuel Cordova Jr., half-brother Joe Cordova, and Rudy Maestas, father of her daughter. Bernadette was...

Oct 6, 2020

Ignacita Lopez , 88, our beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on October 3, 2020.  She was born on September 6, 1932 and a lifelong resident of El Rito.

She was proceeded in death by her husband Delfin Lopez Sr; parents Luis and Cornelia Vasquez; step parents...

Oct 3, 2020

Ezekiel (Zeke-ZAB) Barela , 37 years old passed away on October 3, 2020 in his family home with his family by his side. He was surrounded by love. He was preceded in death by his sister, Crystal Barela whom he loved and missed so much. He is survived by his son, Brandon of Alamogordo; father, Olivar Barela...

Oct 3, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Daniel (Esqui) Esquibel announce his passing on October 3, 2020. Our beloved son, father, brother, fiancé and friend left this Earth to be with our Heavenly Father. Daniel was born to Danny and Elaine Esquibel 36 years ago in Santa Fe, NM. He spent his childhood with his sisters Edna Esquibel...

Oct 3, 2020

It is with great sadness, that we announce the loss of our beloved, JUANITO ARCHULETA , of Chimayo on Saturday, October 3, 2020. He has gone to be with his Heavenly Father at the young age of 44 years. Anyone who had the opportunity to spend time with Juanito would say that he was a very humble...

Oct 2, 2020

The Lord took Baudiño (Buddy) J. Montoya into his heavenly home on October 2, 2020, after 89 productive years on this earth. He is now in his other house. A resident of Cuyamungue, he passed away peacefully at home after a lengthy illness. We honor those gone before him; beloved son, Daniel Montoya; his parents, Ramon Montoya...